Monument record MHG54089 - Well and Water Pump, Culbookie

Summary

A deep well, summounted by a cast iron wheel-driven pump. In use until the 1950s.

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Grid reference NH 6029 5920 (point)
Map sheet NH65NW
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Operational Area ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER

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Information from a participant in the Black Isles Heritage Memories project. The deep well was surmounted by a cast iron wheel-driven pump. The opening had a concrete cover but when it was broken a sheet of corrugated iron was used to cover the opening . Pump in use until 1953/55 when mains water brought in. <1>

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  • <1> Text/Report: McCullagh, C. 09/2010. Black Isle Heritage Memories: Remembering your Community Avoch, Culbokie and Tore. Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH). Yes. Digital. C16.

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Record last edited

Nov 18 2010 3:55PM

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